For a long time now I’ve been adopting rats from rescues or rescue situations. Mostly though I’ve taken in babies. But recently I’ve adopted 6 older rats. 2 are 19 months and 4 are 14 months. Today was their first official out time as a colony. I keep them well away from my other crews just because it’s safer and better that way for all involved until such time when I feel it’s ok to mix them but that won’t be for months.
So their out time is on the couch. I thought at first they may not want to come out and explore, they’ve been through a lot in the two weeks of being here but nope… They all came out and had a good run, even Rory was out and about, enjoying the exploration. If anyone would walk by all the girls came running to you and would bombard you with kisses and cuddles. They are simply amazing. I would sit on the floor and have all of them in my arms, climbing, grooming… I could have stayed there all day.
So next time you want a rat… go rescue one. They are wonderful rats and will make you fall in love with them deeply.
